Since the 1970s, punk rock has experienced both hills and valleys. After being a trend in the mid-1970s, by the end of the decade groups like The Go-Go's recognition with the mainstream. Punk then seemed to change in to New-wave, with the Talking Heads, Devo, and The Authorities appearing on-the scene. In the 1980s, punk's progeny, alternate rock and emo, took hold, whilst the 1990s saw the start of riot grrrl and queercore. In the past decade, punk has again joined the mainstream - to the consternation of commercial success is viewed by traditionalists who as the antithesis of the punk idea. This impressive necklaces encyclopedia has oodles of witty cautions for the inner workings of it.